Chāchān

Chāchān is a locality in , . Chāchān is situated nearby to the hamlet , as well as near the village .

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Masjid and Ras al-Ayn.

Village
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A mosque, also called a , is a place of worship for Muslims. The term usually refers to a covered building, but can be any place where Islamic prayers are performed; such as an outdoor courtyard. is situated 8 km southwest of Chāchān.

Town
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, also spelled Ras al-Ain, is a city in al-Hasakah Governorate in northeastern , on the Syria–Turkey border. It is also known in English by variations of its Kurdish-language name, such as Serekani and Sari Kani. is situated 9 km northwest of Chāchān.

Town
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is a municipality and district of , . Its area is 1,589 km2, and its population is 90,440. On the border with Syria, it is reached by a long straight road D.905 across the plain south from . is situated 10 km northwest of Chāchān.

Chāchān

Latitude
36.81007° or 36° 48′ 36″ north
Longitude
40.15092° or 40° 9′ 3″ east
Elevation
362 metres (1,188 feet)
Open location code
8H82R562+29
Geo­Names ID
164241
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In Other Languages

From Arabic to Turkish—“Chāchān” goes by many names.
  • Arabic: “چاچان”
  • Turkish: “Shīshān”

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